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Puppy Farm Proposal Withdrawn
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A controversial puppy farm proposal near Bendigo, aiming to house 150 dogs with scheduled C-sections and artificial insemination, sparked outrage and led to its withdrawal after fierce community and animal welfare backlash. The plan, which sought a special exemption to exceed the legal limit of ten breeding dogs, was slammed by Animal Justice MP Georgie Purcell as ethically dubious and profit-driven. Residents, including a nearby sheep farmer, raised concerns over noise, environment, and animal welfare. While the application was pulled, activists like Deb Tranter are pushing for stronger laws to close loopholes and truly protect animals from exploitative breeding operations.
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